This was so much fun, which is exactly what I wanted from this book. There were some pop culture references I found weird (why was there a 21-year old saying she identifies a lot with Sam from A Cinderella Story?). But I can look past all that because this really delivered all I wanted: the fun sapphic reality tv show romance I've been craving.

I really liked the premise of this book and found the characters endearing for a while, but I found Lauren especially to be a confusing and frustrating character. There seemed to be lots of plot holes in terms of the reality tv component, and I didn’t like that Krystin and Lauren’s romance came at Josh’s expense.

I’ll preface this by saying I don’t love reality tv but I do love lesbian romance, so I decided to give this book a try. I was not a huge fan of the plot and was hopeful it would grow on me more than it did. This book didn’t quite do it for me, I had a hard time staying interested and reading to the end.

I liked this one a lot! I thought it was fun, and the characters kept me interested and reading quickly through chapters. Would absolutely recommend for others to read!

Dating reality shows are my guilty pleasure.

Seriously, I can't get enough. And part of me believes that, although shallow, at heart, love can be found anywhere. Even a campy TV show.

I loved the characters in this story. They remind me of favorites from shows I've watched in the past. And horse girl Krystin reminds me of little girls growing up in rodeo here in Oklahoma!

More than anything, it's the true heart that shines through in each of the characters. No matter their original motives, they find themselves - and because of that (and despite themselves) - they find love.

"She says she has no regrets. Can you say the same?"

Definitely recommend this one!

This is a great read for those who love The Bachelor. I found it hard to keep up with everything but other than that I enjoyed reading about all the drama

This book wasn’t on my tbr but when I was scrolling NetGalley I saw the blurb and was super excited by the idea of this book and its plot.

However, I put it off for months and there was clearly a reason.

This book sounds great if you’re a fan of reality TV as it follows our main characters on a show which mimics The Bachelor. One main character, Lauren, knows she’s a lesbian and is purely going on the show to further her own career and for her own agenda. And our other main character, Krystin, thinks she’s straight and is on the show because she wants a husband, the family and the whole nine yards. But she’s never had a worthwhile relationship. Ever. So you can see where this is going.

The first issue I had with the book is with its style. The first chapter tries to come off as relatable and funny by adding “extra” thoughts in brackets but it comes off as cringe-worthy and after the first two times it becomes repetitive and annoying.

The next issue I had was when Lauren’s POV was introduced in the second chapter. I don’t know what the authors were hoping when writing her but she comes off as (and pardon my french) such a bitch. She seems like such a rude and callous person and this only gets worse as the book goes on when see just how egotistical and self-serving she actually is.

But this isn’t the only issue with characterisation in the book. All the characters are flat and 2D and the author clearly attempts to insert information about them to make them seem more real and dimensional but it comes across as forced and fake. So this makes both of our main character so wholly unlikeable that the book is very difficult to read.

The relationship between the two girls also seems forced and comes out of nowhere. They don’t really have any development before they’re having sex and then all of a sudden they love each other.

If i’m being honest the character that comes across best in this book is Josh and he has like 30 throwaway lines and is kind of a dick himself. So where does that leave us.

Obviously not all is lost as I have given this book three stars. You can tell that this tries to be a fun, quirky, romcom and there are some moments where this comes across. But overall, the two main characters are so unlikeable it really makes it difficult to get through this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an ARC.

**DNF (Did not finish)**

I wanted so much to like this book. I'm not a big fan of love/relationship reality shows but since I loved The Selection series, I thought I'd like this one as well.

The book played out like an episode of The Bachelor or Love Island with too many characters to keep up with and weird drama and events like single dates and group dates. The two main characters were also lukewarm with too much emphasis on the reality show and not enough on the storyline and the characters' journey.

I don't want to be too harsh because I just don't think I'm the right audience for this book. I think if you're already a fan of reality shows, this might be the right read for you.

I also feel like labeling it as an LGBTQ+ book was a stretch. Yes, the two contestants end up together as a lesbian couple, but getting there dragged on and besides a few hints of affection, there wasn't enough chemistry between the two to keep me interested.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy for my honest review.

Kiersten is a girl from Montana, who entered a match making show because she wants a husband. She ends up chosen by Josh who ends up proposing to her on the show. She is chosen out of all the girls who entered. The plot revolves around who Kiersten is and what she wants, which involves another girl, Lauren. I found the book interesting after I got into it. The characters are well written and the story good, I recommend this book for romance readers.

A nice, quick romance--albeit, not one really for me. I'm not a huge fan of the reality tv show setting, but the premise sounded promising. Unfortunately, I do feel like there wasn't a good enough balance between the character moments (specifically between Lauren and Krystin), and the overall dressing of Hopelessly Devoted. I wanted more time with them apart from the show, but I will say what we got was quite nice.

Overall, a 'not-for-me' read, but others (especially fans of the Bachelor franchise) will enjoy it.

Krystin and Lauren are two contestants on Hopelessly Devoted, a Bachelor-like reality dating show. Krystin is there to find love, but Lauren is hoping to gain enough followers to boost her status as an influencer. Not to mention that Lauren isn't even remotely into Josh, the male lead. In fact, Krystin is more her type. The tension between Krystin and Lauren is immediate, but is it all manufactured by the show, or is it real?

I devoured this book. The first couple chapters were a little rocky, but then it found a rhythm and the story took off. I loved the blend of action and confessionals; they were a nice bookend to the eliminations. If you like the Bachelor, you will love this book. It had all the elements of the show with Josh plus all the behind-the-scenes action as Krystin and Lauren grew closer.

Thank you to netgalley and Alcove Press for allowing me to read this book. I really loved the vibes going to this book. The characters were well developed and I quite enjoyed the story.

I loved this! If you love the Bachelor, UnREAL, or just some reality tv show drama this really scratches that itch. I particularly loved Lauren’s character arc and it was refreshing having two MCs that aren’t just….perfect.

My one criticism is the ending. I think this is a consequence of the setting, but it felt so rushed. Everything happened so quickly it didn’t seem like there was enough time to address all of the issues that had come up and tie everything together nicely. I think drawing the ending out a bit more would’ve helped the story a lot.

Overall, a super cute and fun romcom that I will definitely be recommending!

This is far from the first book I've read set during the filming of a reality show but this was one of the best ones (I will say not the actual best as there are a few others I prefer).

I enjoyed this story and the characters and found it not too cringey that they stayed on the TV show when they really shouldn't have.

I couldn't tell at all that it was written by two people, not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, just thought it worth mentioning.

This was an easy read, definitely leaned heavily on The Bachelor TV show as a theme. I liked the feeling of being behind the scenes and enjoyed the characters once they were narrowed down a bit partway thru the book. Overall, a solid novel that's a great beach read.

This rom com was a lot of fun! Set on a reality TV show in the vein of The Bachelor, the book follows two of the women vying for the heart of the same man and falling in love with each other instead. Influencer Lauren C is on the show for all the wrong reasons—she only plans to stick around long enough to grow her followers. Rodeo Queen Krystin is looking for the perfect husband to give her what she thinks happiness looks like. When things heat up between them, Lauren sticks around for Krystin, who starts questioning whether a husband is what she really wants.
I loved both characters, but I really liked how well Lauren knew herself and felt comfortable with herself, but still struggled to see what Krystin saw in her. And Krystin was so genuine but had no idea about her sexuality. Lauren’s gentleness and patience with her was perfect. The chemistry between them was great and the steamy scenes delivered. On top of the romance, the entire cast and crew of the show provided plenty of humor that fans of reality TV will love.

I liked this! This was cute and I’m sure fans of reality shows will have a good time. However, the beginning gave me whiplash with all these characters and some typos in the book that were kinda annoying:/

A unique take on a meet cute love story. Krystin and Lauren both get spots on the heteronormative dating show, Hopelessly Devoted. They’re both there for the wrong reasons, though.

Krystin is hopeful she’ll get the life she thinks she should have and Lauren only wants to be on the show to boost her social media following. Things get complicated when the sparks start to fly for the two, but certainly not with Josh.

I enjoyed this book overall and do recommend it to those looking for a lighthearted romance with some well written spicy parts. There were times I found it hard to relate to any of the characters, however, and I’m not sure why. I also found some parts to drag on, but know the author was building the tension. I certainly hope to read more by this author in the future, though!

Great for fans of reality dating shows, like the Bachelor, and those who enjoy books in that setting like, The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochran or Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly. The novel centers around the fictional dating show, Hopeless Romantic and switches between the POVs of two competitors, Lauren and Krystin, two women from very different backgrounds. The two have distinct voices and motives for wanting to be on the show and as they learn more about each other they both have to question those motives. As the competition gets narrowed down the two women have to come to terms with what they want in life and what they're willing to do to get it, all while hoping that they may have actually found love on the show. The book flows well and is one that readers will want to devour in one read just to find out who ends up together in the end, and for those who are looking for that HEA ending, they won't be disappointed.

Fans of The Bachelor and other reality dating shows will certainly enjoy this one! As a fan of these shows myself I had no problem getting sucked into the world of "Hopelessly Devoted" and all of the drama that came with it. The writing was easy to read and each of the characters had a clear voice.

Krystin is a rodeo queen who has never had a serious boyfriend. Lauren is a closet lesbian with a budding social media career, only looking to further her influence. The two collide as contestants on the show, vying for the affection of the lead, Josh.

Plenty of drama, as only reality TV can offer, but also humor, self discovery and romance. If you're looking for a quick read with some steamy romance you'll love this!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy for review.